Common sense of Xuzhou banquet etiquette
First, sit down. Xuzhou has been a country of etiquette since ancient times, and the distinction between the host and guest, the young and the old on the wine table cannot be sloppy. On the wine table, it is usually the owner or the owner who rushes to the door, that is, the person who pays the bill. On the wine table, it is sometimes called "manor owner". In the position opposite him, the host came to entertain the guests together, called "the main escort". The names of these two locations vary from place to place, but their meanings are similar. If friends from other places don't know why, I'll tell you a simple method: just look at the folding method of napkins in cups on the table. The folding methods of napkins in these two positions are different. The host's napkin is usually folded into a cylinder and inserted into the cup. The host's napkin folded into a fan. Napkins are usually three-fold petal-shaped in their position. The layout of the whole napkin is a bit like a phoenix spreading its wings.
Of course, this tall dining table only appears in those high-end clubs on Hubei Road or those high-end restaurants in Xintiandi. The boss who eats a pot and barbecues doesn't have time to fold napkins for you ~
When these two seats are reserved, other positions will be determined. Sitting on the host's left is the "guest of honor" and on the right is the "guest of honor"; Correspondingly, the guest on the left is called "deputy guest", and the guest on the right is called "deputy guest", but more is called "escort". In the rest of the seats, the host and guests can sit at will. These people are nicknamed "no three no four" on the wine table, because there is no distinction between "three guests" and "four escorts" on the wine table.
After the host and guests were seated, they began to pour wine. People in Xuzhou like to drink, especially large ones. This seems to have the legacy of northern heroes. Although there is no need for a big bowl or a small cup now. If you see Xuzhou people drinking from San Qian's small glass in movies or TV series, it's not true. The current standard cups in Xuzhou are three-two-three-high cups. It is impossible to prove who became popular first, but a bottle of white wine can pour just three cups.
Wine is generally white wine, and the degree is generally above 42 degrees. People in Xuzhou generally don't like to drink low-alcohol wine. Of course, you can also drink beer, but it is generally converted according to the ratio of liquor and beer +0: 5. After taking a seat, everyone fills such a cup first, which is called the front cup. It means to clean your own snow. This glass of wine is a must for everyone present. Not drinking is disrespectful to the host or the host. Of course, the host will lead everyone to drink this first glass of wine. Generally, the host should have an opening speech, be polite and then set a standard. In other words, this glass of wine should be finished several times. Usually three times. In this way, under the leadership of the host, everyone can drink, eat and chat. This kind of wine generally doesn't clink glasses, and Xuzhou people call it "clinking glasses doesn't count." But when you hold up a cup, you can click on the table and call it "over-electricity". In restaurants, you can often hear the ping-pong of glasses hitting the table. The wine table was dubbed "Beggars' Meeting".
People in Xuzhou also drink beer. Everyone used to drink a beer called Pengcheng Beer, but now it's called Shanshui. Now ... everyone in Xuzhou knows. ...
When the host leads everyone to finish this cup, it's the host's turn to speak. It is also a ceremony, and it is also to lead everyone to drink a glass of wine. Under normal circumstances, two glasses of wine are more than half a catty, the host and guest are flushed, and the clouds are rising at their feet. At this time, the host announced that the ceremony was over and everyone could move freely. Note that this free activity doesn't really let you go out to sober up, but you can drink alone with anyone, you can drink more or less, and there is no limit. Generally, at this time, guests should thank their hosts for their hospitality. Generally, the first round is the guest and host, the second round is the guest and host, and so on. This period is the most active time on the wine table, which can bring the relationship between host and guest closer at once. But this time is often a headache. Because there is already half a catty of white wine at this time, there are still many tricks to persuade wine, which is particularly easy to get drunk.
The rules of counties and districts in Xuzhou are even more varied. Peixian and Fengxian sell wine when it's pleasant and feel unsatisfied. Often a person stands up and takes the lead in drinking and ordering wine. The man took a bottle and poured it into a big glass until everyone was satisfied. Then he poured it for everyone sitting on it. Of course, he drinks less than he does. At the same time, he will treat everyone at the table differently, but everyone must drink. Many people have learned about Pei county's ability to bring wine.
In Pei county, people sell wine, each person pours a large glass, and after drinking, they start a toast from their elders or the biggest leader. You can't offer more wine than you just sold. When you bring wine, you will fill it for yourself, and the glass for the guests is almost full. If the guest doesn't drink, it will be considered as disrespect to the host, and the guest will barely drink. Many people will fall on the table without even eating cold dishes.
To say that Pei County is not authentic is a bit excessive, at least people are conscious of you. Tongshan, one word: cunning! You are going to Tongshan for a drink. After three rounds, you see, someone must have started to persuade you to drink with another one for thousands of reasons. Anyway, he just won't drink, and he won't drink anything. Put your glass aside.
The next morning, he started: XXX only knows how to eat and drink! So who, you and XXX have a good relationship, you two, drink quickly. You pick up the cup, and his words come again. Don't just drink, you can also eat two dishes. What do you think of my food? It's all his fault anyway. You have to drink it anyway, it will kill you. He's funny!
Like Suining, Xinyi, Pizhou and other places, it is popular to scoop it into a small glass with a spoon. Pouring wine is not called pouring wine, but writing wine.
Generally speaking, when Xuzhou people treat you, there must be fish on the wine table. Fish is the "big dish" in Xuzhou, and it is called "big dish" on the wine table. Don't look at delicacies, compared with fish, they can only be called "side dishes". It's not that Xuzhou people are hard to find fish, but that they are lucky, "more than a year". It's usually chicken, and it's also auspicious! Generally, when fish is served, the fish head rushes to the guest to show respect for the guest. At this time, guests should drink fish head wine, and people with tails should drink fish tail wine, which is generally "three tails and four tails", and then everyone will eat fish together. Fish is usually served last, and serving fish is actually saying: the food is coming soon, and it's time to end. There is usually a soup behind the fish. When the soup came, everyone raised their glasses to eat, and then the feast was over.
People in Xuzhou generally drink for a long time, except for some ceremonial banquets, which are controlled at about one hour. Generally, the banquet lasts more than two hours, while the gathering time between some close friends is longer.
Girls in Xuzhou can also drink. As soon as I sat down, I said I couldn't drink. After drinking for a whole circle, I fell down, leaving her alone ... so don't be fooled by the illusion that Xuzhou girls can't drink! She can't drink, which means she can't drink 2 Jin of white.
People in Xuzhou are particular about treating guests.
Discipline and punctuality.
Now the cities are congested, unless you are the biggest boss and leader on the table, if not, don't be late. China is a country of etiquette. Most people wait for everyone to eat. A dozen people are waiting for you. The longer they wait, the more they hate you. There are so many such things that they don't call you at all. Don't play "Wolf". It will take you 40 minutes to get there, but you haven't gone out yet. You have to say that you are ten minutes short. Add up these ten minutes, and no one will believe you anymore.
In addition, the host should be the first to be present, and others should not go too early, appearing to have not eaten for months, and should not come later than the big leader. I'd rather go to the hotel to play mobile phone in advance and enter the venue five minutes earlier than the appointed time, so that everyone can't welcome you.
Discipline makes two friends come and go.